Papillon is the French word for butterfly. Butterflies were frequently featured on lamps and art glass during the early 20th century. 90% of the time when you see a butterfly on a Pairpoint lamp shade, you can assume it is the Papillon shade.

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Papillon is the French word for butterfly. Butterflies were frequently featured on lamps and art glass during the early 20th century. 90% of the time when you see a butterfly on a Pairpoint lamp shade, you can assume it is the Papillon shade.